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Statement from Gordon Donald, Managing Director, on judgement dated 05/03/2020 in the matter of Geofabrics Limited versus Fiberweb Geosynthetics Limited.

A fantastic example of British manufacturing, Geofabrics Ltd demonstrated exactly why it is the leading UK manufacturer in nonwoven geosynthetics by producing a bespoke nonwoven geotextile with record breaking CBR rating (>50 kN), in a commendable turnaround time.

Geofabrics HPS6 has been successfully installed below water by BAM Civil Ltd as part of their works at the Port of Cork. The new terminal will provide a 360m quay enabling larger ships to berth in Ringaskiddy, accommodating current and future container shipping.

Geofabrics HPS11C has been successfully installed below the rock armour on Aberavon Beach near to Port Talbot. With challenging low particle size subsoils, our HPS11C was ideal with its combined filtration and permeability characteristics.

Japanese Knotweed has a high growth rate, up to 2m in 30 days, and can force its way through many substrates including tarmac and concrete, resulting in safety and operational issues for railways by blocking signals, sightlines and positions of safety. In the UK, Network Rail neighbours are having issues when attempting to sell properties …

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A great example of a Cutex Installation where the composite has been used as a vertical barrier to prevent the spread of Japanese Knotweed.

Geofabrics offers free lunch time CPD seminars, that can be conducted at your place of work or, alternatively, at our factory in Leeds. Find out more by taking a look at our flyer below.  

Another great example of Geofabrics HPS19 protection geotextile being installed as part of the basal system at Lower Melville Wood landfill site.